Teeth Whitening near Richmond Hill

Why Richmond Hill patients come to Aurora

Whitening with take-home trays suits a busy schedule. After a checkup and a short visit to record your teeth, you whiten at home and come back only for a shade check. That keeps trips from Richvale, Langstaff or anywhere near Highway 7 to a minimum. If you prefer one appointment, in-office whitening is done in a single visit.

Saturday hours, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and evenings until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays make it easier to fit those visits in. Parking is at the door. Whitening is usually not covered by insurance, so we explain the cost and your payment options before you start. If you are a student, ask about our student program.

Teeth whitening for Richmond Hill patients starts with a checkup

Whitening gel works on natural enamel. Before using it, your dentist checks for cavities, worn spots near the gums and gum problems, since gel on an open cavity or exposed root can sting badly. The checkup also shows whether your stain is the kind that responds well. Yellow stain from coffee or tea usually lightens nicely. Grey stain, or a single tooth that darkened after an injury, often needs a different approach.

In-office session or take-home trays?

Both methods use a peroxide gel. The difference is strength, speed and where you do it. Think about which of these sounds more like you:

• In-office: one appointment, a stronger gel, and your gums are protected while we watch your teeth throughout.
• Take-home trays: custom-fitted trays and a milder gel worn for a set time each day, usually over a couple of weeks.
• Both: some people start in the office and use trays later for touch-ups.
• Neither: if your front teeth have crowns, veneers or large fillings, whitening will not change them, and we will talk about other options.

Making your result last

Whitening is not a one-time change. Stain slowly returns with coffee, tea, red wine and smoking. Rinsing with water after dark drinks, keeping up your cleanings and doing an occasional touch-up with your trays all help. Take-home trays can be reused for years if you keep them clean and in their case.